by Elle Kaplan | Aug 18, 2015 | BDE, Entrepreneurship
In the mid-1980’s two siblings emigrated from France to open Le Bernardin; a restaurant in New York City that grew to define excellence in dining. Today, Le Bernardin is one of only seven New York City restaurants to have obtained 3 Michelin stars, and is regarded as...
by Elle Kaplan | Jul 15, 2015 | BDE, Investing
You probably heard a lot about the “Grexit” – Greece’s potential departure from the Eurozone – and when the news broke, some markets responded with increased volatility. However, a smart investor whose goal is long-term wealth creation tunes out the headlines...
by Elle Kaplan | Sep 24, 2014 | BDE, Investing, Wealth Management
Too many investors allow their emotions to overwhelm their logic, driving irrational investing behavior. Certain investments may rapidly climb up and up, a momentum that is all the more fueled by the hype it generates. Hype can become a fad can become a...
by Elle Kaplan | Sep 17, 2014 | BDE, Investing
I investing for retirement with my 401(k), but I want to do more. What else can I do to make sure my assets are best positioned to work for me? Knowing that you want to get the most from your money is an excellent starting point. Here are next steps to consider: Open...
by Elle Kaplan | Sep 9, 2014 | BDE, Fiduciary, Investing
The vast majority of us aren’t taught what do with our money after we make it–besides spend it, of course! To complicate matters, the media bombards us with high-level financial information as if we’re somehow supposed to know what it all means and...